Lead, Fish Monitoring - Jobs in Sparwood, BC

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Closing Date: June 15, 2021Reporting to the Senior Lead, Fish Monitoring, the Lead, Fish Monitoring is responsible for leading and supervising a team of consultants and contractors to drive aquatic monitoring components that include fish population modelling and monitoring studies for operations in the Coal business unit. This includes supporting all Elk Valley site-specific major permitting applications including fisheries components of environmental assessments. Additional focus areas will include developing and managing frameworks for fisheries monitoring and population study initiatives and supporting environmental flow needs.To be successful, we are looking for someone who has excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; someone with the ability to collaborate with internal personnel at senior levels, within operations and across disciplines, as well as effectively engage with external stakeholders. This position requires someone with strong planning and organizational competencies, who can remain adaptable and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed workweek with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!Responsibilities:Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and proceduresOversee the development and implementation of fish population modeling and monitoring studies, and the necessary regulatory review and engagement processes required to support ongoing operations and future development projects including environmental assessmentsLead and supervise contractors, consultants and provide technical direction to support business requirementsDevelop, implement, and track budgets on an annual basis and provide monthly detailed budget reportsEngage with regulators, local First Nations and with mine personnel including at the Superintendent level to inform and resolve issuesWork closely with other departments within the broader Environment and Social Responsibility team to advance sustainable fish population studies, fish and fish habitat data collection methodology and environmental assessmentsProvide strategic leadership at established multi-stakeholder working groups and support the ongoing efforts of maintaining strong relationships with key individual in government, local communities, and local Indigenous NationsProvide critical review and guidance on permitting approaches and strategies including required engagement activities, permitting schedules, and application approach, scope and quality and supporting the development of provincial and federal regulatory applicationsUnderstand, interpret, and provide technical direction on existing and emerging federal and provincial regulations related to fisheriesQualifications:Science Degree or Diploma in an Environmental-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of five years' experience in fish population and environmental assessments, and project management in the natural resource sector, preferably in miningRegistered, or eligible to be registered as a Professional BiologistTechnical knowledge in fish population modeling and monitoring studiesSolid understanding of provincial and federal regulatory approvals practices, legislation and regulations relating to fish, fish habitat and aquatic resources, especially within British ColumbiaWorking knowledge of the Federal Fisheries Act and experience in preparing Fisheries Act applications is an assetAt Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.